Germany Trail

We have the privilege of travelling to so many places in the world by bike. But there is also a lot to discover on our own doorstep. The variety of landscapes in Germany is huge. BIKE editor Sandra wanted to see this for herself and set off on a bikepacking tour across the country.

Maxxis Gravel Ground 2025 - The gravel event at the Ewald colliery from 26-28 September 2025

Feel the pulse of freedom at Germany's biggest gravel test festival! Let yourself be carried by the trails, feel the crackling under your tyres and discover Europe's largest slag heap landscape. Here you will become one with your bike, meet an enthusiastic community and experience breathtaking side events. Whether you're a gravel newbie or a pro - this is the place to let yourself fall into the flow of gravel.